as in ladies
the female partner in a marriage
a husband and wife who treat each other as equals in their marriage
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Recent Examples of wives
This ex-girlfriend and her best friend, Noah’s sister-in-law, appear repeatedly throughout the series, demonstrating a range of negative stereotypes about Jewish women as wives and lovers.
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Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wives
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The two ladies then discussed the possibility of Gaga getting married in a courthouse or having an elaborate wedding.Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Now, Hulu has confirmed that the ladies of MomTok will bring the dancing and drama back to our screens for another 20 episodes!Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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However, many women are unsure of what that actually means or what to do about it.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both men and women supported Proposition 36 pretty evenly, though voters under 30 expressed the least support.Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
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Continue reading for a deep dive into the stories of the beloved star’s spouses and children.Colson Thayer, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The men — many of them who lost spouses themselves — completely understand.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Wang’s 38-piece engagement ring and wedding band collection is broken up into three categories — Romantic, Princess and Minimalist — to reflect the range in preferences among brides.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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Corey Chiffon Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress One of my favorite dresses at Nordstrom is this Dress the Population Corey Chiffon dress that comes in nine colors, including white (brides, take note), and in sizes XXS to XXL.Carly Totten, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Wives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wives. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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